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Page 2 4-H Foundation Update

Page 2 4-H Enrollment & Open House

Page 2 4-H Enrollment Contest

Page 3 Iowa State Fair Results

Page 4 National 4-H Week

Page 5 4-H/FFA Livestock & Animals

Page 5 4-H Project Groups

Page 6 Misc 4-H News

Page 6 Leaders of Emmet County 4-H

Page 7 Upcoming Events

WHAT’S INSIDE:

4-H...What’s in it for YOU? The excitement of fair is over and a new 4-H year has begun. 4-H is a powerful

vehicle for helping kids develop competence, confidence, character, and

compassion for others as evidenced by research conducted by Tufts University.

The study also revealed that kids who participated in 4-H were 3.5 times more

likely to contribute to their families, themselves and their communities. Eighth

graders who participated in 4-H programs regularly, had more confidence and

higher grades and were 1.6 times more likely to plan to go on to college. The

opportunities for positive youth development reduce the likelihood of youth to

engage in risk behaviors such as underage drinking, smoking, bullying and

vandalism. The 4-H promise to kids and parents is: Fun, Friends, Choices, Great

trips and events, A safe place to learn and do new things, Leadership,

Citizenship, and Communication skills, Service opportunities, Scholarship

opportunities, Adults who care, and Hands-on experiences.

Is it worth it? You bet! Tell your friends!

EMMET EXPRESSIONS

MARCY SANDER EMMET COUNTY EXTENSION County Youth Coordinator mlsander@iastate.edu

712-362-3434

EMMET COUNTY EXTENSION

2011

September-

October

Happy Birthday in September!

Austin A, Brandon B, Alex B, Emily C, Colten C, Claire F, Hanna G,

Bryce H, Evan H, LaCrecia H, Morgan H, Deb H, Jacob M, Joseph M, Rory M, Nathan O, Herbie W, Clara V

Happy Birthday in October!

Hailey D, Jaycie E, Nathan E, Garett F, Derek G, Caryle H, Sara H, Thomas H,

Claire H, Aaron H, Evan H, Janae H, Natalie L, Jonathan M, Brandon M,

Matthew M, Gary M, Gretchen P, Emmy S Caleb S, Elizabeth S

OUR VISION A WORLD IN WHICH YOUTH AND ADULTS LEARN, GROW, AND WORK TOGETHER AS CATALYSTS FOR POSTIVE CHANGE

EMMET COUNTY NEWS

THE EMMET COUNTY 4-H FOUNDATION THANKS YOU!

4-H Re-Enrollment and New Enrollment ONLINE

4-H Enrollment Contest

This year at the Emmet County Fair,

several activities raised funds to benefit

Emmet County 4-H’ers, including: 4-H

Food Stand, Teen Dance, Penny Wars

Contest, and Kiss the Sheep Contest.

The Emmet County 4-H Foundation

uses these funds raised for things like:

4-H Awards, Fair Trophies and Awards,

CWF Trip, State 4-H Camps, State 4-H

C o n f e r e n c e / R o u n d u p , C o l l e g e

Scholarships, Summer Intern Position,

4-H Leader Trainings, Broiler Project,

...and much more!

If you would like to donate to the Emmet

County 4-H Foundation, here are some

ways you could do that:

4-H 400/1000: A yearly pledge program

of $40 to $100 per year for 10 years.

Memorials: Gifts in memory of family

members or friends

Tributes: Gifts to honor a special

person or occasion

Life Insurance: Name the Emmet

County 4-H Endowment Fund as the

beneficiary and deduct the premium

costs

Securities or Real Estate: Gifts avoid

capital gains taxes and allow tax

deductions based on present value

Gifts in Kind: Products or services

given to support Emmet County 4-H

Charitable Gift annuity

Transfers assets to the endowment fund

and allows giver to receive continuing

income from the assets through his/her

lifetime.

Regular Donation

Just write a check and get it to the

Extension Office

*This year all 4-H Re-Enrollment and

New Enrollment for the 2011-2012 4-H

y e a r w i l l b e d o n e t h r o u g h :

iowa.4honline.com. Please see the

instruction sheet included with this

newsletter on how to do this.

*Once you have enrolled, you can use

4hOnline to change or add to your

project enrollment, ID animals, view the

4-H newsletter, and eventually sign up

for 4-H events. The program is very

easy to use and we think that you will all

enjoy using it!

*We have set up 2 times that we will be

assisting families enroll in Emmet

County 4-H for the 2011-2012 4-H Year.

Please plan to attend one of the

following:

4-H Enrollment Open House At the Extension Office

(26 S 17 St, Estherville)

Monday, September 26th

5:30-7:30PM or

Sunday, October 2nd

2:00-4:00PM

*Join us at the Extension Office as

we help you get your enrollment

completed.

>>>>Bring with you the enclosed

postcard entitled ―Your 4-H Online

Log-In‖ with the email and password

filled in (follow steps to receive

password).

*Refreshments will be served!

Help your club win the 2011-2012 4-H Enrollment Contest!

The club that has the highest percentage of re-enrollments and the highest number of new 4-H

enrollments completed by the end of National 4-H Week (October 10th) will receive a pizza

certificate for use at an upcoming 4-H club event!

Enrollments should be done at: iowa.4honline.com. The Youth Medical form and $20 Enrollment

fee (check made out to Emmet County Extension) must also be turned in to the Extension Office in

order for the enrollment to be complete.

MISSION STATEMENT 4-H EMPOWERS YOUTH TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL WORKING

Iowa State Fair is a success for Emmet County

Congratulations to David and Robin Enerson for being inducted into the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame during the Iowa State Fair. The two were honored as Emmet County’s 2011 inductees.

Here are the Emmet County 4-H Exhibiter results:

4-H STATIC EXHIBIT ENTRIES: Brianna B Apple Rhubarb Supreme Pie Blue

Jacob B “A Day At the Fair” Skit Red

Leslie B Pop Can Jewelry Blue

Leslie B Woven Tic Tac Toe Game Blue

Leslie B Tangrams Red

Leslie B Framed Texture Art Red

Leslie B Purchased Dress Blue

Leslie B Sewn Dress Blue

Allison B Caraway Rye Bread Blue

Allison B 4-H Poster Merit

Emily C Grandpa in the War Display Blue

Isaac C Digital Stop Sign Photo Blue

Jaycie E Leaf with raindrop Photo Blue

Jason E Effects of Temp on Corn Poster Blue

Lucas G Mini Excavator Red

Sara H Sweet Rolls Blue

Sara H Community Service Book White

Casey H Baklava Blue

Claire H Babyseat Cover Blue

Paige H Krumkake Blue

Alicia J Butterfly Photo Blue

Nate K Processing my Deer Report Blue

Nate K Welded Bean Head Trailer Blue

RaeAnn K Fishing Display Board Blue

Emily & Rebecca L Fair Swine Barn Gates Blue

Courtney L Cheerleading Drawing Red

Courtney L DJ Dakota Art White

Dena L Linoleum Wolf Wall Décor Blue

Brock M Frames Clock Blue

Brock M Chair Plant Stand Red

Cole M Fish House Red

Cole M Cupcake Stand White

Kyle M Duct Tape Wallet Blue

Landra M Squaw Valley Photo Blue

(static exhibits continued)

Landra M Sand Harbor Photo Blue

Gabe M Camel Photo Red

Jenna M Twisted Metal Photo Blue

Jenna M “My Plate” Display Board Red

Emily O Tiled Frame Blue

Ashley S CD Recording of Fur Elise Blue

Ashley S 4-H Poster Merit

Avery S Snow Scene Photo Red

Emily S Original Music Composition Blue

SPECIAL PHOTOGRAPHY AWARD:

Landra M photo was chosen to receive a 2011 Iowa State Fair 4-H Gallery Award and she received a Plaque Award Sponsored by the Professional Photographers of Iowa. Only 20 out of the 100’s of photos at the State Fair were selected for this special honor!

STATE 4-H OFFICE SPECIAL AWARDS:

This year Emmet County was lucky enough to have 3 of it’s State Fair exhibits selected to be displayed at the State 4-H Building in Ames for the upcoming year. Brock M photo frame clock, Leslie B pop can jewelry, and Landra M award winning photo were all chosen for this honor.

4-H COMMUNICATIONS:

Claudia K and Sarah T Working Exhibit on Recycled Greeting Cards received a Merit rating. In the Share-The-Fun area, Natalie H Piano Solo - Prelude in C Major received Participation, Iowa Lake 4-Hers Club Skit – A Day at the Fair received Participation, and Claudia K dance solo - Fire Burning on the Dance Floor received Participation

4-H SWINE:

Morgan W received a Purple for her light weigh Crossbred Derby Barrows in the Live Derby Swine Show. She also received a Blue for her medium weight market barrows and a Blue for her medium weight market gilts in the Market Swine Show.

4-H HORSES:

Brittany B received a Blue ribbon for Barrel Racing and a Blue ribbon for Pole Bending during the 4-H Horse Show.

4-H PLEDGE

I PLEDGE MY HEAD TO CLEARER THINKING, MY HEART TO GREATER LOYALTY, MY HANDS TO LARGER SERVICE,

AND MY HEALTH TO BETTER LIVING, FOR MY CLUB, MY COMMUNITY, MY COUNTRY, AND MY WORLD.

NATIONAL 4-H WEEK ~ OCTOBER 2-8, 2011

The 4-H program is found in every state in the nation. Now it is time to celebrate the county’s largest youth

organization!

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All 4-H clubs are invited to decorate windows throughout the county. The theme is ―Aim For Adventure‖. Let’s get

the word out about how much fun 4-H in Emmet County is! Windows should be decorated by October 2nd and

taken down on October 8th or 9th. Sign up for your window by October 1st! The top three clubs with the best

windows will be recognized at Awards Night in November with a cash prize.

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There will be a 4-H Skating Party on Sunday, October 2nd from 4:30-6:30 at Skateland in Estherville. Help us

ROLL into the new 4-H year and kick off National 4-H week! The cost is just $3.00 to skate. You can either borrow

skates from Skateland or bring your own skates or rollerblades. (Wear socks, and tank tops are not allowed) Make

sure to invite your friends and family members to come too! Even if you don’t want to skate, come and visit!

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The 4-H club with the highest percentage of re-enrollments completed online and the highest number of new 4-H’ers

enrolled (along with $20 fee and medical information/release form) by the end of National 4-H Week (October 10th)

will receive a pizza gift certificate at Awards Night in November! Encourage all your 4th–12th grade friends to join 4-

H today!! Invite them to your next club meeting!

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All 4-H’ers and family members are encouraged to wear their 4-H shirt to school or work on Wednesday, October

5th to help celebrate National 4-H Week. If you don’t have a 4-H T-Shirt yet (or need a new one), we are expecting

a new shipment of sizes and colors that will be available at the Extension Office soon!

4-H T-Shirts: We ordered quite a few black, green, and white t-shirts to choose

from—but popular sizes will go fast. They are $12 each.

4-H Polo Shirts: We also ordered some more 4-H polo shirts, which are available in

green, dark green, white, black, and gray. The polo shirts are $22 each.

Old Design 4-H T-Shirts: There are still some old style 4-H shirts remaining (size 2xl only). The

sale price for these shirts is just $5 each.

Old Design Polo Shirts: We have some old style 4-H polo shirts too (sizes large and xl). The

sale price for these shirts is just $10 each.

4-H Hooded Sweatshirts: There are a few grey hooded sweatshirts remaining (sizes medium,

large, and XL). The sale price for these sweatshirts is just $10 each.

4-H IS BASED ON RESEARCH

C.O.O.L.

ESTHERVILLE METEORS LEGO CLUB

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN LABELING REQUIRED IN 2011/2012—The USDA is again requiring COOL for all livestock. What 4-H’ers Need to Do: *The Iowa COOL Coalition has a simple affidavit that can work for all species of livestock (beef, sheep, swine, poultry, goat). This affidavit is located at, http://www.iowabeefcenter.org/content/COOL/COOL%20Forms.doc. Page 1 explains the steps needed to be taken as well as example documents that can be used for an audit trail. Page 2 is the actual affidavit. *4-H’ers who raise their own livestock for projects need to fill this affidavit out and keep it on file for a minimum of two yrs. *4-H’ers who purchase their livestock from others MUST have the producer fill out the affidavit, give it to the 4-H’er, and the 4-H’er should keep the affidavit on file for a minimum of two years.

The members of the 4-H Horse committee (Teresa Olson, Kyle Egeland and Jessica Haukoos) would like to extend an invitation to all interested youth to join the 4-H horse program. The committee members have a combined total of 50+ years of horse show experience in showing as well as judging and have a wealth of knowledge they want to share with the youth of the area. They are working on getting a new special interest horse group started and finding 4-H horse mentors who volunteer their time, horse, and experience to offer a chance for interested 4-H'ers to participate in the horse project area. This is a great opportunity for those who live in town or even on a farm and have always dreamed of learning to ride and take care of a horse. Call Teresa Olson if you are interested in participating: (712) 867-4436.

First LEGO League began more than 20 years ago with the idea that we could inspire young people to discover the wonders of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), and, through that discovery, one day help to make this world a better place. Twenty years later, they are more inspired than ever, thanks to the hundreds of thousands of Team Members, Mentors, Coaches, Sponsors, Parents, Teachers, Government Officials, and Volunteers who have helped the organization grow from 28 teams in a New Hampshire high-school gym to more than 22,000 teams from over 55 countries around the world. If you would like to be a part of the LEGO Robotics group the ―Estherville Meteors‖ here in Emmet County, please call leader Randal Moffitt for more details and practice times—362-8916. More leaders are also needed contact Randal if interested!

4-H/FFA LIVESTOCK & ANIMAL NEWS

BUCKET BOTTLE CALVES

EAR TAGGERS

MARKET BEEF

We are still missing quite a few

ear taggers that we lent out for

people to use to tag their

livestock last spring. If you

have one of these, please

return it to the Extension Office

ASAP so people can use it for

tagging animals this year!

Thanks!

If you have a bucket-bottle calf

that you plan to bring back as a

breeding heifer in 2011, you

should have the calf vaccinated

for brucellosis before 10

months of age.

Pens of three and individual market beef

animals need to be weighed-in and DNA

verified on Saturday, December 10th

(snow date is December 17th) from 8:00

-11:00AM at the Gary Madden Farm—

5150 240th St, Ringsted. Ear tags must

be in before weigh-in and are for sale at

the Extension Office for $1.50 (FFA

calves must have FFA tags)!

If you are planning to show beef at the

Iowa State Fair, you will need to have

your calves verified through retinal

imaging. This will be done the Friday

afternoon before weigh-in. (Let the

Extension Office know by December

2nd if you plan to retinal image calves

for the Iowa State Fair so that we will

have enough supplies on hand). Those

who plan to verify for Ak-Sar-Ben will do

this on Saturdday—let us know by Dec

2nd, so we have supplies on hand.

HORSE PROJECT GROUP SHOOTING SPORTS GROUP

EMMET COUNTY 4-H PROJECT GROUPS

If you would like to be in the Emmet County 4-H Shooting Sports group in 2012, call today to reserve your spot (362-3434)! The group will be meeting once a month January through October, either at the Estherville Law Center (winter) or the Izaak Walton League shooting range. The group practices with archery, air rifles, muzzleloaders, and shot guns (for age 12 and up). They also learn about safety, how to clean equipment used, and more. There is a limit of 25 for the group. Even if you were in the group last year, we need to know if you plan to participate again this year. New members are also welcome! All youth in 4th through 12th grade who are current 4-H members in Emmet County are eligible. All new members would begin in January and must attend safety discussions before practicing with equipment. All guns and archery supplies are provided.

WANT TO KNOW MORE? FIND US AT: EXTENSION.IASTATE.EDU/4H/EMMET

Miscellaneous 4-H News

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Athlyn B

Bob B

Coleen B

Hannah C

Evan H

Cheryl H

John I

Mara I

Bret M

Phyllis M

Chase P

CWF TRIP OPPORTUNITY 2011 NATIONAL SCIENCE EXPERIMENT 4-H JUDGES TRAINING

COUNTY 4-H COUNCIL 2011-12

A 4-H Judge's Training will be offered on Saturday, October 15, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:1:5 p.m. at the ISU Extension Office - Polk County, 1625 Adventureland Drive, Suite A, Altoona IA. You will learn from Iowa State University Extension 4-H Youth Development staff, experienced 4-H judges and 4-H members how to evaluate, educate and encourage 4-H'ers exhibiting at county fairs. After attending the training, your name will be entered into the statewide 4-H Judges Database. Registration deadline is September 30, 2011 and cost $15. The training is limited so get your registrations in early. For registration information, visit http://www.extension.iastate.edu/polk/info/4h/judgetrain.htm

4-H AND YOUTH COMMITTEE 2011-12 INTERMEDIATE 4-H COUNCIL 2011-12

Rebecca B Leslie B Allie B Zach C Emily C

Hannah C Becky C Jimmy C

LaCrecia H Paige H Jalissa I Mara I

Rebecca L Cole M Kyle M

Chase P

Elizabeth B Alex C Isaac C Jaycie E

Caressa F Coral F Taylor G Sara H Zoey H

Madison I Claudia K Brock M Jenna M Connor M Emily S

LEADERS OF EMMET COUNTY 4-H

Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) is a nine-day trip for 4-H youth in grades 10, 11 and 12. The trip provides a setting to experience leadership and citizenship in a whole different way at the National 4-H Center. Youth who have participated in previous trips have returned to report that it has been the single most educational highlight of their 4-H career. Participants can select either June 8 – 16 or June 15 – 23 to attend the trip. 4-H’ers and adult chaperone will travel by charted bus to Washington D.C. Some highlights of the trip are: Lincoln’s Springfield Home, Gettysburg Battlefield, Capitol Hill, Smithsonian Museums, Mount Vernon and Kennedy Center. Beside tours and workshop you’ll have time for socializing and meeting new friends. Cost of the trip is $1,370. This includes lodging, transportation, tour site admissions, and most meals. Registration and a $350.00 deposit will be required to secure a spot. Registration opens October 1, 2011 and closes December 15, 2011. To learn more about the trip and get registration information visit: www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/cwf.

Powering the Future On October 5, 2011, millions of young people across the nation will become scientists for the day during the fourth annual 4-H National Youth Science Day (NYSD). NYSD is the premiere national rallying event for year-round 4-H Science programming, bringing together youth, volunteers and educators from the nation’s 109 land-grant colleges and universities to simultaneously complete the National Science Experiment. The 2011 National Science Experiment, Wired for Wind, will explore how to engineer renewable energy technologies, and the positive impact that they can have in communities across the country and the world. Prepare for the 2011 NYSD event by watching the step-by-step how-to video, which lays the foundation for an exciting discussion on renewable energy.

Find it at: http://www.4-h.org/4-h-national-youth-science-day/

4-H IS A COMMUNITY OF YOUNG PEOPLE ACROSS AMERICA WHO

ARE LEARNING LEADERSHIP, CITIZENSHIP, AND LIFE SKILLS.

October 2011

November 2011

16 4-H families may begin enrolling in 4-H for the 2011-2012 4-H year online: https://iowa.4honline.com

19 4th Grade school visits at ELC for 4-H promotion

22-25 AK-SAR-BEN Livestock Exposition and Rodeo, Omaha, Nebraska

25 Intermediate Council Meeting, United Methodist Church Senior High Room, 6:30PM

25 County Council Meeting, United Methodist Church Senior High Room, 7:30PM

26 4-H Enrollment Open House, Emmet County Extension Office, 5:30-7:30PM

27 4th Grade school visits at A/R for 4-H promotion

UPCOMING EVENTS

September 2011

1 CWF (Citizenship Washington DC Focus) Registration opens

2 4-H Enrollment Open House, Emmet County Extension Office, 2:00-4:00PM

2 “Roll Into 4-H” Roller Skating Party, Skateland in Estherville, 4:30-6:30PM

2-8 National 4-H Week

5 ―Wear Your 4-H Shirt to School/Work‖ Day

16 Scouting For Food, Pick up from 5:00-6:00PM

20 4-H Carnival, 6:00PM, ELC—Roosevelt School Gym, Estherville

20 4-H Awards Program, 7:00PM, ELC—Roosevelt School Auditorium, Estherville

24-25 Office closed for Holiday

December 2011 1 Pioneer Grant Applications Due to Extension Office

1 Estherville Snow Globes Winter Festival

2 Deadline to sign up for verifying beef for Iowa State Fair or Ak-Sar-Ben

10 Beef Weigh-In & Verification, Gary Madden Farm—5150 240th St, Ringsted, 8:00-11:00AM

15 4-H Re-enrollment Deadline (also med/health forms and $20 enrollment fees)

15 CWF (Citizenship Washington DC Focus) Registration closes

26 Office closed for Holiday

TBA 4-H Workshops (more details to come!)

TBA Babysitting Workshop (more details to come!)

January 2012 2 Office closed for Holiday

10 Group Financial Aid Applications for Travel due to Extension Office

TBA NEW 4-H Member Pizza Party and Info Meeting (more details to come!)

TBA Clover Kids 2012 begins! (more details to come!)

February 2012 1 4-H Scholarship Applications, due in State 4-H Youth Development Office

1 Applications for State Opportunities due in State 4-H Youth Development Office. Project, National Congress, National Conference, Tech Team, State Council

7-10 North Central Region 4-H Science Academy

EMMET COUNTY EXTENSION

EMMET EXPRESSIONS

ISU Extension—Emmet County

26 S. 17 St.

Estherville, IA 51334